The Devil in Paradise
Kelly’s POV
I palmed my forehead as I walked back and forth because of worry. Klay abducted Phoebe and he’s demanding me to meet him. I know him. He will hurt anyone just to get what he wants.
I bit my bottom lip and stared at Snow who’s fell asleep on the couch. She’s lying there comfortably while hugging a soft and small pillow.
What
should I do? Should I call Pierce? That would reveal my identity. But…Klay has already learned about me. I’m also aware that he already knows the name I’m hiding behind. He just won’t stop until I go back to him.
I called Luke over to look after Snow while I’m gone. I need to get Phoebe back myself. The last thing I want to do in this game of revenge is involve Pierce and his family so I’ll do this on my own.
“Sweetie, mommy has to go somewhere.”
She smiled sweetly. “Are you going to bring daddy home, mommy?”
I swallowed hard and smiled at her. Not your daddy but your auntie, honey.
I turned and he’s just silently watching me. I nodded at him after kissing Snow all over her face. 1 pulled myself up and sucked my breath
Klay might ask me to come back to him in exchange for Phoebe’s freedom. I don’t wanna leave my daughter for long, so I will negotiate with him.
While I was waiting for a taxi, I called Klay back.
[That was a very quick decision, babe. So, what’s the good news?]
I clenched my jaws. “Where are you?”
[Hmm! Just go to our old lovely home, babe. Someone’s waiting for you there.]
Klay’s men brought me to an isolated island. There’s a glass house in the middle elevated part of the island where I can see the fascinating view. This place could be a paradise only if I’m here with the people I love.
Klay entered the ouse where I was sent. I was sitting on the couch and as soon as I saw him, the rage I kept in my heart for so long started resurfacing.
I thought I could control myself and my rage, but I guess I loathe him too much that I can’t suppress it.
“Where is she?” I asked coldly.
He stared at my face for so long. His eyes were full of emotions but he couldn’t manipulate me again with those eyes. He just looks like an angel because of his physical features but he’s beyond evil inside.
“She’s somewhere safe here, Kelly. You don’t have to worry about her. Why don’t we catch up first? It’s been five long years and those years felt like forever… I missed you.”
I shook my head very slowly and disappointedly. “You think I came here for some stupid catching up?”
He swallowed hard and looked down. When he lifted his face again, the gentleness in his eyes were gone. I can only see a devil in his eyes and nothing else.
“You need to bargain with me, Kelly. What can you give up for your ex’s sister?”
The Devin Paradise
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I balled my fists. “What do you want?”
“Okay..” He walked around the corner confidently. “First things first come back to me.”
I let out a humorless laugh. “Don’t you think that’s too absurd? Me…coming back to you after you ruined my life? Nice try.”
“I’m trying to fix your life again, Kelly. Basically, I’m the only one who can do that.”
“Funny! How do you want us to end this stupid devil game, Klay? Getting everyone around me killed and me accepting my bitter fate of getting trapped with you just so you’d stop killing people? If that’s how you’re gonna fix my life, no thanks. I rather want my life to remain messy.”
He clenched his jaws, obviously pissed. “I did not kill anyone, Kelly. Yet. It was Amanda who killed your father. All I want is to have you by my side because you’re the only one who can keep me sane.”
Oh, really? I laughed sarcastically again. “Frankly speaking, you’re an accomplice to Amanda’s crime, apparently you killed my dad. And don’t give me some bullshit I can laugh at. You chose to be evil, so don’t involve me with your stupid antics.”
“How many times do I have to explain to you, Kelly?”
“You already explained just now and I chose not to accept your reasons.”
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